The IMF, along with researchers, physicians, patients, and industry leaders, is extremely excited as we prepare for the annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting, this year being held in Atlanta, Georgia on December 10th through 13th. The I

In the business world we're often told that Figures Don't Lie, but that Liars Can Figure. While that may be true in some scandalous incidents of corporate wrongdoing, we who are cancer advocates also know that while medical statistics don't lie, that

The word "Retreat" is defined in various ways: (1) an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult or dangerous, and also (2) a period of group withdrawal for meditation, study, and instruction under a director. Well, I would have

All new cancer drugs must be proven safe and effective in clinical trials before they can be made available to patients. At the 2005 IMF Support Group Leader Retreat, IMFer and leader of the Manhattan and White Plains (New York) myeloma support group

Recent studies in my laboratory have identified a novel pathway promoting enhanced survival of chronic B cell malignancies. We demonstrated that B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS), a member of the tumor necrosis factor family, was expressed in an autocri

Colony-stimulating factors such as G-CSF (filgrastim) induce the marrow to grow, while MOZOBIL is a new agent that aids in releasing stem cells into circulating blood where they can be collected by a process called apheresis.

The most powerful tool in a cancer patient's arsenal is the mind—when your body is beaten down physically, you can push your mind to keep you strong mentally while you face the challenges life has given you.

My family's journey through cancer began in September of 2000. My husband, Michael, and I were enjoying a family vacation with our children, Allison and Mikey, then ages 7 and 2. On one of the "kiddie" rides at Santa's Village, Michael experienced ex

The Multiple Myeloma ListServ—affectionately called "The List" by its 1500 members—was founded by Michael Katz, an IMF Director, and June Brazil, a myeloma patient. At a time when the number of in-person myeloma support groups was nowhere

140 golfers started out the day’s activities with breakfast at Craigie Brae Golf Course in N. Chili, NY. Following the exciting 18-hole tournament, the event’s participants gathered for a chicken barbecue at Freeman Park in Mumford, NY.

Our mother, Carol Murray-Rossi, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2003. But her personal struggle with this disease did not stop her from looking for ways to reach out and help others fighting myeloma.

As Katie's birthday approached, she came to me with an idea of how she wanted to celebrate. In lieu of birthday gifts, Katie asked her friends to honor her grandmother by donating money to help cancer patients.

VELCADE® (bortezomib) for Injection is currently approved in the United States and more than 50 countries worldwide for the treatment of patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. The timetable for clinical development and approval o

Recently, the Myeloma Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center has generated a considerable amount of excitement by launching a study evaluating a combination regimen, known as BiRD, that includes the antibiotic Biaxin&r

Lee, who never had children, or a hit song, or huge record deal, worried that his life would leave no mark on the planet. But those who knew him, and even those who never had the blessing of knowing him, feel his presence each year at MMAMM. "Ask any